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WAFA Course Syllabus

Wilderness Advanced First Aid (WAFA)

(4 Days)

Wilderness Advanced First Aid is an excellent starting point for backcountry travelers with little or no medical background. The course covers the essentials of Wilderness Advanced First Aid including long term care considerations and several WMA Wilderness Protocols. At least half of the training is hands-on and outside, with lots of opportunities to practice assessment and treatment techniques.

 The Wilderness Advanced First Aid course satisfies Forest Service requirements for back country guides in most jurisdictions, and is recognized by the Coast Guard for the captain’s license first aid prerequisite. It is recommended for anyone who spends time hiking or paddling out of the reach of immediate medical care.

The four day Wilderness Advanced First Aid course can be used to recertify Wilderness First Responder and Wilderness EMT certificates from WMA, WMI, NOLS, and SOLO.

Wilderness Medical Associates

Wilderness Advanced First Aid

  • PREREQUISITE
    Students must be at least 16 years of age to participate in this course (16 and 17 year olds must have proof of parental consent).

     

  • CERTIFICATIONS AVAILABLE
    All students who successfully complete the Wilderness Advanced First Aid course will receive a certification card from Wilderness Medical Associates. Certification remains valid for three years. Within three years, graduates may recertify by way of a two day course.

    Wilderness Medical Associates' Wilderness Advanced First Aid course meets or exceeds all requirements of other similarly named courses (ie. Red Cross Advanced First Aid).

     

  • CREDENTIALS
    Wilderness Medical Associates' courses are preferred by such organizations as Outward Bound, The National Park Service, The Chesapeake Bay Foundation, many colleges and universities, and the FBI. As Canoe Magazine stated, "Wilderness Medical Associates has become the de facto standard in wilderness medical training."

 

Wilderness Advanced First Aid course Course Syllabus
Day 1......... 9.0 hours
  • 0.5 hours.......... A: Introduction
  • 0.5 hours.......... B: Anatomy and Physiology
  • 1.0 hours.......... C: Circulatory System
  • 1.0 hours.......... D: Respiratory System
  • 1.0 hours.......... E: Nervous System
  • 2.5 hours.......... F: Patient Assessment System
  • 1.5 hours.......... G: Basic Life Support
  • 1.0 hours.......... H: Case Studies

 

Day 2......... 9.0 hours
  • 0.5 hours.......... A: Test
  • 0.5 hours.......... B: Patient Assessment Drill
  • 1.5 hours.......... C: Wounds and Burns
  • 0.5 hours.......... D: Fractures 1 (extremities)
  • 0.5 hours.......... E: Fractures 2 (spine)
  • 0.5 hours.......... F: Stable Injuries
  • 1.5 hours.......... G: Lifting, Moving, and Extrication
  • 1.5 hours.......... H: Splints 1 (extremities)
  • 2.0 hours.......... I: Case Studies

 

Day 3......... 9.0 hours
  • 0.5 hours.......... A: Test
  • 0.5 hours.......... B: Patient Assessment Drill
  • 1.0 hours.......... C: Hypothermia
  • 0.5 hours.......... D: Hyperthermia and Heat Illness
  • 0.5 hours.......... E: Near Drowning
  • 0.5 hours.......... F: Frostbite
  • 0.5 hours.......... G: Lightning Injury
  • 1.0 hours.......... H: Litter Packaging
  • 1.0 hours.......... I: Litter Carries
  • 2.0 hours.......... J: Simulation
  • 1.0 hours.......... K: Case Studies

 

Day 4......... 9.0 hours
  • 0.5 hours.......... A: Patient Assessment Drill
  • 0.5 hours.......... B: Toxins
  • 0.5 hours.......... C: Bites and Stings
  • 1.0 hours.......... D: Allergy
  • 0.5 hours.......... E: Gastrointestinal & Genitourinary Systems
  • 0.5 hours.......... F: Eye, Ear, Nose, and Throat
  • 1.5 hours.......... G: Test
  • 1.0 hours.......... H: Improvised Litters
  • 1.0 hours.......... I: Case Studies
  • 2.0 hours.......... J: Simulation

     

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